contemptuous

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

expressing extreme contempt

Adj

Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
Worthy of contempt; contemptible.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin contemptus (whence contempt) + -ous.

Synonyms

disdainful, dismissive, insulting, scornful, slighting

Antonyms

respectful

Scrabble Score: 18

contemptuous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
contemptuous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contemptuous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

contemptuous is a valid Words With Friends word